News and Traffic Reporter

Audacy, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Audacy, Inc., in New Orleans, is seeking a News and Traffic Reporter to report and anchor for radio stations and digital properties. The role requires on-air experience, a strong writing ability, and a commitment to community service.

You will be part of a dynamic team delivering accurate, timely information to listeners and readers. The position is on-site in New Orleans with opportunities to contribute across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent writing skills.
• On-air reporting experience is preferred.
• Need to be a team player with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Develop story ideas for coverage.
• Gather information, conduct interviews and prepare stories for broadcast and posting.
• Anchor news and traffic reports.
• Operate audio control boards, recording and playback gear, and computer-based recording programs.
• Evaluate news stories and verify details for accuracy.
• Stay up to date with local, national and international news developments.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

On‑air experience

Team player

Tools

Audio control boards

Recording equipment

Computer-based recording

Job description

News and Traffic Reporter# Careers## News and Traffic ReporterApply: New\\_Orleans, Louisiana: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: 2026-8341**Job Title:** **News and Traffic Reporter****Department:** **Programming****Reporting To: News Brand Manager****Employment Type: Full -Time****Location(s): New Orleans****Work Arrangement: On-Site***Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.**This is an evergreen posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a roster of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.***Overview:**WWL Radio and Audacy New Orleans are looking for a motivated, hard working individual who would like to report and anchor news and traffic for the radio stations and digital properties of Audacy New Orleans.The winning candidate should have on-air experience, a great attitude, a desire to help the community through broadcast and posted information, have excellent writing skills, and be a great team player. **What You'll Do:*** Develop story ideas for coverage* Gather information, conduct interviews and prepare stories for broadcast and posting* Anchor news and traffic reports* Operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, recording and playback gear and computer based recording and other programs* Evaluate news stories, obtain information and maintain a fresh eye for detail* Stay up to date with local, national and international news developments. **More About You:****Required & Preferred:*** Must be helpful in traffic gathering operations.* Knowledge of the broadcast area geography and transportation systems is essential.* Must be computer literate, have excellent writing and presentation skills.* Please submit an audio sample of a previously broadcast traffic report or record yourself doing an example of a traffic report.* A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.**About us:**Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.**EEO:**Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.**Important Notes:**Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.